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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.10, 21,782.46 and 8,711.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.10, 21,782.46 and 8,711.49 is: 12,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.10 : 21,782.46 = 8,711.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.10/21,782.46 = 8,711.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.10x = 21,782.46 × 8,711.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.10x = 189,757,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,757,682.47/15,785.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.32

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